This one is a crowd-pleaser for the kid in all of us, and of course, perfect game watching fare!!
(serves 8)
2&1/2 lbs. chicken tenders or 4 boneless, skinless whole chicken breasts, trimmed and cut into
thick fingers
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 t. Kosher* salt and 1/2 t. freshly* ground pepper
1 cup buttermilk (or make your own using whole milk and a big squeeze of lemon juice, stir, and
and let sit about 30 mins.*)
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
3 cups Panko bread crumbs
Veg. oil, for frying
Pat chicken pieces dry with paper towels. Combine flour, S&P in a large shallow bowl; mix well. In a separate dish, whisk together buttermilk and eggs. Place breadcrumbs in a third bowl. Fill a large pot with a 2" deep layer of veg. oil. Clip a deep-fry or candy thermometer to side of pot (be sure it doesn't touch the bottom). Set over med.-high heat until oil temp. reaches 350. Working with a few at a time, roll chicken pieces in flour mixture until thoroughly coated. Shake off any excess, then dip in buttermilk mixture. Shake off excess and transfer to dish with crumbs. Turn until completely coated. Place in a single layer o a baking sheet. Working in batches, cook chicken pieces, a few at a time, in hot oil until golden brown and cooked through (cut into 1 to make sure), about 5 mins., turning once or twice. Drain on paper towels and season with S&P while still hot. Repeat with remaining chicken, bringing oil temp. back up to 350 between batches. Serve hot with bowls of catsup, warm marinara sauce, and ranch dressing for dipping.
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Happy New Year, Dear Readers!!!!! May this year be the best yet.
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MM
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